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Salisbury North Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Salisbury North Compares
Salisbury North vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Salisbury North | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,068 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,127 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.4% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5108 covers Salisbury North, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Salisbury.
According to the 2021 Census, Salisbury North has a population of 10,683 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,068, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 464 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Salisbury North includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,127, with 3,889 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 40.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Salisbury North scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Salisbury North include Salisbury High School, Lake Windemere B-6 School and Salisbury North Primary School.
Salisbury North is part of the Salisbury statistical area in South Australia.
Salisbury North Details
| Postcode | 5108 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 10,683 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,068/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $540/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,127 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2507/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,889 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 464 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.75 |
| Longitude | 138.62243 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Salisbury |
| Local Government | Salisbury |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,223 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,356 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,165 (29.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,394 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,555 (14.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,286 (12.0%) |
| Arthritis | 1,159 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 866 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 458 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 279 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 278 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 105 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 464 (12.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,538 (40.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,215 (31.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 601 (15.7%) |
Schools in Salisbury North
Suburbs Near Salisbury North
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.